AACAP is the leading national medical association dedicated to treating families affected by childhood and adolescent mental illnesses. Follow/RT ≠ endorsement.

Core values

- **Addressing Mental Health Issues**: AACAP is actively involved in addressing the detrimental impact of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents, including issues like depression, anxiety, and suicide[1][4].
- **Advocacy and Policy**: AACAP, along with other organizations, has declared a national emergency in children’s mental health and is advocating for increased federal funding, improved access to mental health care, and sustainable models of integrated mental health care[4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The organization is committed to creating safe and nurturing environments for children and adolescents, and it works towards reducing behavioral health disparities by addressing social determinants of health[1][3][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: AACAP’s efforts aim to improve school attendance, family and peer relationships, and overall functioning of children, while reducing negative outcomes such as substance use and self-harm[5].
- **Community Well-being**: The organization promotes trauma-informed care, community-based systems of care, and strategies to support relational health and family resilience, all of which contribute to community well-being[3][4].